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⅔ Thaler - Clemens August of Bavaria
1723 year| Silver | - | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Bishopric of Paderborn (German States) |
|---|---|
| Prince-bishop | Clemens August of Bavaria (Clemens August von Bayern) (1719-1761) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1723 |
| Value | ⅔ Thaler |
| Currency | Thaler |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#368643 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned oval shield of 8-fold arms, with central shield of 4-fold arms of Bavaria and Pfalz, in baroque frame, superimposed on crossed sword and crozier, date divided to upper left and right, value 2/3 below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COM. PAL. RH. L. LEVCHT. B. STR. S. R. I. P. COM. PYRM. D. IN. BORCK. & W.
1723
2/3
Comment
Weight varies: 16.65-17.49g.Dav-742
Interesting fact
The ⅔ Thaler coin from the Bishopric of Paderborn, issued in 1723 during the reign of Clemens August of Bavaria, features an intricate design on its reverse side, including a depiction of the coat of arms of the Bishopric, surrounded by a wreath of flowers and foliage.
